Commemorative Collection (page 4)

Centenary of the birth of Friedrich Schiller (engraving)
8676999 Centenary of the birth of Friedrich Schiller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Concert in the Grand Place, Brussels, commemorating the anniversary of Belgian independence (engraving)
8676926 Concert in the Grand Place, Brussels, commemorating the anniversary of Belgian independence (engraving) by English School

Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds (engraving)
8676519 Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds)

View of the Trajan Forum in Rome, with the Trajan Column and the Churches of the Santissimo Nome di Maria
3560786 View of the Trajan Forum in Rome, with the Trajan Column and the Churches of the Santissimo Nome di Maria and of Santa Maria di Loreto in the background by Unknown photographer

The Arch of Constantine, Rome
3560782 The Arch of Constantine, Rome by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Rome 1870 ca. Date of Artwork: 315 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

View of the Roman Forum in Rome with the Arch of Septimus Severius
3560781 View of the Roman Forum in Rome with the Arch of Septimus Severius by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Roman Forum, Rome 1870 ca. Date of Artwork: 203 d.C)

View of the Roman Forum in Rome, with the Temple of Saturn, the Temple of Vespasian and the Arch of Septimius Severus
3560775 View of the Roman Forum in Rome, with the Temple of Saturn, the Temple of Vespasian and the Arch of Septimius Severus by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Roman Forum)

Centenary of the establishment of the Metropolitan Police, London, 1929 (b/w photo)
8626580 Centenary of the establishment of the Metropolitan Police, London, 1929 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Counter commemorating peace with the Barbary pirates, 1795; obverse, 1795 (silver)
7339294 Counter commemorating peace with the Barbary pirates, 1795; obverse, 1795 (silver) by Zane, Francesco (fl.1795); 3.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Counter commemorating the victory over the pirates of Tunis, 1790; obverse, 1790 (silver)
7339292 Counter commemorating the victory over the pirates of Tunis, 1790; obverse, 1790 (silver) by Badoreo, M. (18th century); 3.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver)
7339290 Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A couple photographed in Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome; the support contains the indication "Alberto
3560369 A couple photographed in Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome; the support contains the indication "Alberto and Litteria" by Unknown photographer

Napoleon's Medal struck to commemorate the Invasion of England which never took place
3058524 Napoleon's Medal struck to commemorate the Invasion of England which never took place. Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769 - 1821. French military and political leader

View of Montpellier with the Porte du Peyrou and the Palais de Justice; postcard
3575777 View of Montpellier with the Porte du Peyrou and the Palais de Justice; postcard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Montpellier, France 1900 ca)

The Obelisk of Heliopolis in Cairo
3571020 The Obelisk of Heliopolis in Cairo; (add.info.: Cairo, Egypt 1880-1890 Photographer: Fiorillo, L.); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Roman Forum with Phocus Comumn and the Arch of Septimus Severius, and in the background, the Church os Saints
3566427 The Roman Forum with Phocus Comumn and the Arch of Septimus Severius, and in the background, the Church os Saints

Album " Barcelone 1888 ": Statue Guell in Barcelona
3563313 Album " Barcelone 1888 ": Statue Guell in Barcelona by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Barcelona, Spain 1888 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Album " Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880 ": The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens in London
3562589 Album " Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880 ": The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens in London; (add.info.: England, London, Kensington Gardens)

View of the magnificent colonnade in the great hypostyle hall of the Temple of Amon-ra in Karnak
3568832 View of the magnificent colonnade in the great hypostyle hall of the Temple of Amon-ra in Karnak, in Upper Egypt; two Nubian figures are portrayed at the base of a column; (add.info.: Karnak)

Piazza Duomo in Milan photographed from the Cathedral, with the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II; postcard
3561356 Piazza Duomo in Milan photographed from the Cathedral, with the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II; postcard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Cathedral)

Arch of Peace, Milan
3559404 Arch of Peace, Milan by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Cagnola, Luigi Date of Artwork: 1807-1838 Location: Milan Photographer: Alinari, Fratelli); Alinari Archives

Monument to Victor Emanuel II in Rome
3558867 Monument to Victor Emanuel II in Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Sacconi, Giuseppe (1854-1905) Date of Artwork: 1885-1935 ca

Inauguration of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Florence
3560002 Inauguration of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Florence by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Zocchi)

Monument to Emanuele Filiberto, work by Carlo Marocchetti, in Turin
3558285 Monument to Emanuele Filiberto, work by Carlo Marocchetti, in Turin by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Marocchetti)

Album "Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880": Scott Monument in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh
3562556 Album "Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880": Scott Monument in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh; (add.info.: Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street)

Centenary of the birth of Friedrich Schiller (engraving)
8677003 Centenary of the birth of Friedrich Schiller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Festival commemorating the founding of Rome (litho)
8672113 Festival commemorating the founding of Rome (litho) by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival commemorating the founding of Rome by Romulus)

Portrait medal of Niccolo III d'Este (1384-1441) by Amadio da Milano (reverse) (see also 78727)
AII78726 Portrait medal of Niccolo III d'Este (1384-1441) by Amadio da Milano (reverse) (see also 78727); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; out of copyright

Medal commemorating the opening of Aston Park, Warwickshire, by Queen Victoria (engraving)
8676430 Medal commemorating the opening of Aston Park, Warwickshire, by Queen Victoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Overall view of the Basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura in Rome, before the bombardment of July 19, 1943
3560763 Overall view of the Basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura in Rome, before the bombardment of July 19, 1943 by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Rome 1870 ca)

Monument to the First World War brothers, bronze, Attilio Selva (1888-1970), Trieste
3562079 Monument to the First World War brothers, bronze, Attilio Selva (1888-1970), Trieste by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Trieste 1941 Date of Artwork: 1935 Photographer)

The equestrian monument at Emanuele Filiberto in Piazza San Carlo in Turin
3563016 The equestrian monument at Emanuele Filiberto in Piazza San Carlo in Turin by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Piazza S. Carlo, Turin 1900-1905 Date of Artwork: 1838)

Square Five Days in Milan
3563010 Square Five Days in Milan by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Square Five Days, Milan 1900-1905 Date of Artwork: 1881-1895 Artist: Grandi)

Female portrait with fur at the monument of the fallen world war, Trieste
3562123 Female portrait with fur at the monument of the fallen world war, Trieste by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Trieste 1942 Photographer)

The Munity Memorial in Delhi, India
3570264 The Munity Memorial in Delhi, India by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Delhi, India 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Fifth Centennial of the birth of Christopher Columbus - Colombiadi Sportive in Genoa
3569684 Fifth Centennial of the birth of Christopher Columbus - Colombiadi Sportive in Genoa: a participant in the international rally competition by Unknown photographer

The equestrian monument to Emanuel Philibert, designed by Carlo Marocchetti, Piazza San Carlo, Turin
3559855 The equestrian monument to Emanuel Philibert, designed by Carlo Marocchetti, Piazza San Carlo, Turin; (add.info.: Artist: Marocchetti, Carlo Date of Artwork: 1838 Location: Piazza San Carlo)

Counter commemorating the victory over the pirates of Tunis, 1790; reverse, 1790 (silver)
7339293 Counter commemorating the victory over the pirates of Tunis, 1790; reverse, 1790 (silver) by Badoreo, M. (18th century); 3.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Bastille Day, 1892 (monotype in oil colours)
XOS5873741 Bastille Day, 1892 (monotype in oil colours) by Prendergast, Maurice Brazil (1858-1924); 30.5x24.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Maurice Prendergast)

General view from the Altar of the Fatherland or Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, by Giuseppe Sacconi in Rome
3559179 General view from the Altar of the Fatherland or Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, by Giuseppe Sacconi in Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Sacconi)

Piazza del Popolo in Rome
3557804 Piazza del Popolo in Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Valadier, Giuseppe Date of Artwork: 1811 -1826 Location: piazza del Popolo, Rome Photographer: Alinari)

Monumento to Pietro Micca, work by Giuseppe Cassano in Turin
3558287 Monumento to Pietro Micca, work by Giuseppe Cassano in Turin by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Cassano)

Monument to Garibaldi, by Augusto Benvenuti, located in the public gardens of Venice
3558163 Monument to Garibaldi, by Augusto Benvenuti, located in the public gardens of Venice by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Benvenuti, Augusto Date of Artwork: 1885 ca)

Equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II seen from the top, Rome
3559106 Equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II seen from the top, Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Sacconi, Giuseppe (1854-1905) Date of Artwork: 1885-1935 ca

The monument to Dante Alighieri and the facade of the Church of Santa Croce in Florence
3557587 The monument to Dante Alighieri and the facade of the Church of Santa Croce in Florence by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Pazzi)

Sir Edmund Halley on a commemorative plate to mark the return of Halley's Comet 185-86, 1754
3507806 Sir Edmund Halley on a commemorative plate to mark the return of Halley's Comet 185-86, 1754; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Edmund Halley on a commemorative plate to mark the return of)

Commemorative celebration in Nice, 1896
3480840 Commemorative celebration in Nice, 1896; (add.info.: Commemorative celebration in Nice, France 1896.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Coronation medal of Charles I, 1625. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902
2963141 Coronation medal of Charles I, 1625. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

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"Preserving History: A Collection Treasures" Step back in time with these remarkable commemorative artifacts that capture significant moments and individuals throughout history. From wartime memorabilia to iconic figures, each piece tells a unique story. Immerse yourself in the bravery of soldiers during WW1 with Wartime Toby jugs, reminding us of their sacrifices. Remember the charismatic leadership of John Fitzgerald Kennedy through photographs that depict his captivating presence. Churchill and Domenica's union is forever etched in our memories - a love story celebrated by an exquisite memento from 1965. Explore the wit and humor of Bruce Bairnsfather's postcards, offering glimpses into life during tumultuous times. Travel back to the 16th century as you marvel at a map showcasing Venice's grandeur, evoking images of gondolas gliding through its enchanting canals. The Pall Mall Gazette headline announcing the signing of Armistice takes us straight to that historic moment when peace was restored. Sip your tea from a delicate ceramic moustache cup commemorating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, transporting you to an era filled with elegance and regality. Admire the Soviet poster honoring Yuri Gagarin, symbolizing humanity's leap into space exploration. Witness Ypres' transformation before, during, and after war through ten poignant postcards that encapsulate resilience amidst destruction. Delve into Leysdown on Isle of Sheppey where coastguards and civilians united against adversity - their stories engraved within every photograph. Discover Islamic heritage with Othman bin Afan's panel - a testament to faith and devotion passed down generations since Prophet Mohammad himself. Marvel at a writing desk set crafted from Zeppelin L32's Duralium metal; it whispers tales from above as airships once ruled the skies. These commemorative treasures offer more than just material value; they connect us to our past, reminding us of the triumphs and tribulations that shaped our world.